Michael Scott

El cor d'en Nicholas Flamel va trencar-se en mil trossos quan va veure com la ciutat de París, que tant s'estimava, quedava reduïda a cendres davant dels seus ulls. Dee i Maquiavel van ser els responsables d'aquest desastre, però en Flamel també va tenir part de la culpa: en haver de protegir la Sophie i en Josh Newman (els bessons de la profecia) i els manuscrits dels Savis obscurs, no va poder centrar-se a evitar la caiguda de la ciutat. La situació no podria ser pitjor: en Nicholas es debilita cada dia més i la Perenelle, la seva dona, continua empresonada a Alcatraç. La seva única oportunitat és trobar un tutor que ensenyi la base de màgia necessària a la Sophie i en Josh. El problema és que l'únic que ho podria fer, un tal Gilgamesh, està molt i molt boig...

Inestabilidad política, guerras civiles, pobreza, nacionalismo, xenofobia… Éste es el relato de cómo la democracia ateniense, máxima expresión de la libertad en el mundo antiguo, dio paso al mayor déspota, Alejandro Magno, que tuvo el mundo a sus pies. Michael Scott nos muestra a sus personajes clave en el teatro, el callejón, la cárcel, el burdel o el campo de batalla, para ofrecernos una visión inédita y fascinante de la Grecia clásica. Colaborador habitual del Journal of Hellenic Studies y asesor histórico de la serie Ancient Discoveries y Egyptian Erotica del History Channel, el doctor Michael Scott es miembro del departamento de Historia Antigua del Darwin College de la Universidad de Cambridge.

Book Three in theNew York Timesbestselling series. Nicholas Flamel's heart almost broke as he watched his beloved Paris crumble before him. The city was destroyed by Dee and Machiavelli, but Flamel played his own role in the destruction. Sophie and Josh Newman show every sign of being the twins of prophecy, and Flamel had to protect them and the pages from the Dark Elders. But Nicholas grows weaker with each passing day. Perenelle is still trapped in Alcatraz, and now that Scatty has gone missing, the group is without protection. Except for Clarentthe twin sword to Excalibur. But Clarent's power is unthinkable, its evil making it nearly impossible to use without its darkness seeping into the soul of whoever wields it. If he hopes to defeat Dee, Nicholas must find an Elder who can teach Josh and Sophie the third elemental magicWater Magic. The problem? The only one who can do that is Gilgamesh, and he is quite, quite insane. From the Hardcover edition.

Nicholas Flamel's heart almost broke as he watched his beloved Paris crumble before him. The city was destroyed by Dee and Machiavelli, but Flamel played his own role in the destruction. Sophie and Josh Newman show every sign of being the twins of prophecy, and Flamel had to protect them and the pages from the Dark Elders. But Nicholas grows weaker with each passing day. Perenelle is still trapped in Alcatraz, and now that Scatty has gone missing, the group is without protection. Except for Clarent—the twin sword to Excalibur. But Clarent's power is unthinkable, its evil making it nearly impossible to use without its darkness seeping into the soul of whoever wields it.

Back in London, fifteen-year-old twins Sophie and Josh Newman must determine whom they can and cannot trust as they search for both Scatty and an immortal who can teach Josh the magic of fire, while Doctor Dee and Machiavelli continue to seek power.

Michael Scott cuestiona nuestro punto de vista tradicional del pasado, centrado en Occidente, conectando la civilización grecoromana con los grandes gobernantes e imperios que se extendieron a lo largo de Asia central hasta la India y China, dando como resultado una vision realmente global de la epoca clasica.Una obra fascinante que cuestiona nuestra manera de pensar sobre el pasado, rediseña el mapa de la epoca clasica y nos muestra como la historia antigua alberga lecciones para nuestro tiempo.

Després d’escapar d’Ojai, Nicolas, Sophie, Josh i Scatty apareixen a París, on havien viscut l’Alquimista i Perenelle. La tornada, però, no serà tan dolça com haurien desitjat. Allà els esperaran nou

Cuando Josh y Sophie, dos adolescentes que viven en San Francisco, deciden ponerse a trabajar en una librería en verano para sacarse un poco de dinero, no se imaginan que los afables propietarios, N

Nicholas Flamel nacque a Parigi ii 28 settembre 1330. È considerato il più grande alchimista del suo tempo e si dice abbia scoperto la formula della vita eterna. È morto nel 1418. Ma la sua tomba è vuota. Nicholas Flamel è ancora vivo, grazie all'elisir di lunga vita che da secoli produce nel suo laboratorio. Il segreto della formula tuttavia è custodito in un libro preziosissimo che ora si trova nelle mani del malvagio dottor John Dee. Secondo la profezia, solo due giovani gemelli dall'aura d'oro e d'argento possono recuperarlo. Nella San Francisco del ventunesimo secolo Josh e Sophie dovranno battersi contro golem, creature mitologiche e divinità leggendarie emerse dai confini del tempo per difendere il volume. Età di lettura: da 12 anni.

In "Tom Cringles Log," Michael Scott crafts a vivid and engaging narrative that intricately weaves together the adventures of a young sailor in the Caribbean during the early 19th century. Through a rich tapestry of maritime life and detailed descriptions of the natural world, Scott employs a first-person perspective that invites readers into the psyche of the protagonist, Tom Cringle. The novelAos literary style draws from the traditions of romanticism and the emerging realism of the era, reflecting the complexities of human emotions amidst the backdrop of a turbulent seafaring life. Michael Scott, a renowned figure of early 19th-century literature, was deeply influenced by his own experiences at sea and the rich folklore surrounding maritime culture. Born in Scotland but raised in the Caribbean, Scotts life informed his writing, imbuing it with authenticity and a deep understanding of the themes of adventure and identity. Having previously published travel writings and narratives, Scott employs his narrative prowess and firsthand knowledge to authentically articulate the trials and triumphs of life at sea. Readers seeking a compelling blend of adventure, historical insight, and psychological depth will find "Tom Cringles Log" to be an exceptional addition to their literary repertoire. The novel not only captivates with its storytelling but also serves as a poignant reflection on the human condition in the face of natures grandeur and peril. Dive into Cringles world and discover the untamed spirit of maritime exploration.

Please note the pages on this book have been produced with bevelled or rough edge to create an old style look. The publisher has deliberately chosen to produce the book this way. The fifth book of the enormously successful Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series: Sophie and Josh, the twins of prophesy, have been divided, and the end has begun. The Newman twins have finally been divided. The end is near. In San Francisco, Josh has chosen a side - and he will not stand with his sister, Sophie, or the Alchemyst, Nicholas Flamel. He has chosen to fight along side John Dee and the mysterious Virginia Dare. Sophie will do anything she can to find her brother, but her training must continue. Earth Magic is next; with Perenelle and Nicholas as weak as they are, Niten must help her to find her instructor. Someone Sophie already knows very well… Fans of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series will be breathless in anticipation of this thrilling penultimate chapter in Sophie and Josh's adventures.

Cuando Josh y Sophie, dos adolescentes que viven en San Francisco, deciden ponerse a trabajar en una librería en verano para sacarse un poco de dinero, no se imaginan que los afables propietarios, N

"The Cruise of the Midge" is a tense naval adventure that features the perils of the colonial Caribbean, offering an interesting autobiographical portrait of Jamaica in the 1820s. This carefully crafted e-artnow ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Excerpt:"We stood in, and as we approached I went aloft on the little stump of a mast to look about me. The leaden-coloured sea generally becomes several shades lighter in tropical countries as you approach the shore, unless the latter be regularly up and down, and deep close to. In the present instance, however, although it gradually shoaled, the blue water, instead of growing lighter and greener, and brightening in its approach to the land; became gradually of a chocolate colour, as the turbid flow of the river feathered out like a fan, all round the mouth of it. But as the tide made, the colour changed, by the turgid stream being forced back again, and before it was high water, the bar was indicated by a semicircle of whitish light green, where the long swell of the sea gradually shortened, until it ended in small tumbling waves that poppled about and frothed as if the ebullitions had been hove up and set in motion by some subterraneous fire. But, as yet, the water did not break on any part of the crescent-shaped ledge of sand."

“Conócete a ti mismo”Esa es la inscripción que corona el tempo de Delfos, una puerta de entrada al mundo mitológico y lugar de conspiraciones políticas a lo largo de toda la historia. Este libro nos

Quan la Sophie i el Josh Newman, dos adolescents que viuen a San Francisco decideixen posar-se a treballa en una llibreria a lestiu per guanyar uns calerons, no simaginen que els amables propietaris, en Nicolas i la Peronelle, son en realitat els darrers guardians dun llibre magic i mil·lenari, responsable de lequilibri entre el Be i el Mal...Una batalla pel Be i el Mal esta a punt de lliurar-se i el futur del mon quedara en mans de dos adolescents